Tag: low vision

Video: Visually Impaired May Soon Drive One Day – CBSNewsOnline

Posted on: Aug 26, 2009

New technology speaks to drivers with cues for driving, making it possible for the visually impaired to get behind the wheel of a car one day, reports Daniel Sieberg.

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The New and Improved Amigo is Here! Your Desktop Magnifier on the Go!

Posted on: Aug 21, 2009

*New! A crisper High Definition image *New! Freeze frame with adjustable size and contrast *New! Improved Battery Life (up to 2-hours) *New! Also available in black *Lightweight and Portable (only 1.3 lbs) *3.5x to 14x adjustable magnification *Large 6.5″ anti-glare LCD screen (tilts for comfortable viewing) *Large field of view (see more of reading area) […]

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Tests Held with Visually Impaired to Check Danger of Noiseless Hybrid, Electric Cars

Posted on: Aug 20, 2009

A test to study the danger of noiseless hybrid and electric cars to pedestrians was held with the cooperation of some 20 visually impaired participants. While automakers enjoy brisk sales of the eco-friendly next-generation vehicles, there have been some claims that the engine noise of hybrid and electric cars is barely audible for pedestrians to […]

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Device Lets the Blind “See” with Their Tongues

Posted on: Aug 20, 2009

Neuroscientist Paul Bach-y-Rita hypothesized in the 1960s that “we see with our brains not our eyes.” Now, a new device trades on that thinking and aims to partially restore the experience of vision for the blind and visually impaired by relying on the nerves on the tongue’s surface to send light signals to the brain.

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Video: Check out AI Squared Product Spotlight on the Pebble! The Only Hand-Held Magnifier You Will Ever Need!

Posted on: Jul 01, 2009

Pebble’s small lightweight design makes it the perfect companion whether you’re travelling or at home. Easily read labels, prescriptions, price tags, menus, bus schedules and so much more with this ultra-portable video magnifier. Carry Pebble in your pocket, purse or strap it onto your belt, the only time you’ll know it’s there is when you […]

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Why Doesn’t My Doctor Know About These Low Vision Solutions?

Posted on: Jun 22, 2009

As the leading developer of assistive technology for the visually impaired, we constantly receive phone calls from patietns asking the question, “Why doesn’t my doctor know about thesse low vision solution?” Below is an article written from an Optometrist’s Point of View on serving low vision patients lets you both help people and boost profits. […]

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Olympian Marla Runyan Gives Advice to those Living with Low Vision

Posted on: Jun 18, 2009

Check out the video above and watch Olympian Marla Runyan explain how products like Enhanced Vision’s Flipper can help you live easier when you are living with low vision. You can see up objects or even people close or far away with assistive technology like the Flipper, Acrobat LCD and JORDY. Check out our website for more […]

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Great Father’s Day Ideas for your Dad!

Posted on: Jun 15, 2009

This Father’s Day, give your dad the gift of sight! Enhanced Vision has helped thousands regain their indepedence by providing the ability to read, write, watch TV, enjoy hobbies and live an active life again. Enhanced Vision develops leading assistive technolgoy to create a full line of superior, easy-to-use low vision tools at affordable prices. We pride ourselves for […]

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Merlin helps Edythe Piccione keep her painting passion thriving

Posted on: May 27, 2009

Read her Life Story below: Edythe Piccione is a young at heart senior citizen and a professional artist. Edythe has been painting for 28 years, and five years ago she was diagnosed with Macular Degeneration. Edythe was worried she would not be able to paint the same way again. Piccione read about Dr. Scott Hearing’s […]

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Watch How JORDY Helps Derek Fincham and His Low Vision

Posted on: May 22, 2009

                  Derek Fincham is West Virginia’s Mountaineer mascot and an inspiration to many. You would never know by looking at him but he suffers from a low vision impairment. Thanks to the JORDY, he can read with ease. See how you too can benfit from low vision assistive technology.

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